Well Stevie Ray's is probably the place I would go to to see a good blues act but there are several other places, they probably pay less though and people I think mostly go to these venues to drink and not necessarily see the music you know. There is a small bar called Zena's just a block from Stevie Ray's. They have nightly music I think and it is mostly blues bands that play there, several I have seen were really good, one was called Tanita Gaines and the somebodies or something, lol. There is also Pheonix Hill Tavern which is a multi-bar/nightclub complex with a younger twenties crowd I think, depending on who your audience is I guess. But I did see a fine blues band there one time in one of the back rooms, kicked ass. Other than bars that just want a band to play a four hour set for drunk people that don't care who's on stage I can't think of anymore venues. Stevie Ray's still would be the best place, too bad your connection got fired man, that sucks. Thanks for listening to our tunes by the way, we really appreciate the feedback as well. If you do come to Louisville be sure to let me know. Take it easy.
MW